Feline Flea Allergies
Q. What are allergies and how do they affect cats? A. One of the most common conditions affecting cats is allergy. An allergy occurs when the cat’s immune system “overreacts” to foreign substances called allergens or antigens. Allergens and antigens are simply foreign proteins that the body’s immune system tries to remove. These overreactions are […]
Canine Flea Allergies
Q. My dog’s skin has always been itchy and every summer he has to be treated. After a recent series of tests and I was told that he has flea allergy dermatitis. The problem is that I have never seen a flea on him. Is this diagnosis correct? A. In an allergic reaction, the immune […]
Hurricane Katrina: Rescuing Animals
By Executive Director, Kerri Burns August 2005: I had been watching the weather reports and preparing our team to deploy in case Hurricane Katrina did hit land. There had been so many hurricanes before that had been predicted to hit land at a higher category than it actually did. So we did not expect this […]
Why Do I Need an Estate Plan?
Learn the facts about planned giving at our once-a-month giving blog, brought to you by the Law Offices of Hoyt & Bryan, LLC. You need an estate plan because everyone dies. If you don’t have an estate plan, the State of Florida has one for you. “I don’t have anything.” Often, this is the response […]
Dog Toys
For dogs toys are a necessity. Toys help fight boredom and toys can even help prevent some problem behaviors from developing. Toys should be appropriate for your dog’s size. Toys we recommend Very hard rubber toys, such as Nylabone®-type products and Kong®-type products, are available in a variety of shapes and sizes and are fun […]
Puppy Nipping
When puppies play with each other, they use their mouths, so they may also be inclined to bite or “mouth” your hand during play or when being petted. Encourage Acceptable Behavior Puppies must learn Bite Inhibition. That’s basically how hard is too hard or the difference between a play bite and a bite-bite. So as […]
